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Best VPNs to Watch Out-of-Market NFL Games

Updated Jul 9, 2026

Simon Migliano

Simon Migliano is a recognized world expert in VPNs. He's tested hundreds of apps and his research has been featured on the BBC, The New York Times, and more. Read full bio

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Quick Guide: How to Watch the NFL with the Best VPN

ExpressVPN is the best VPN I’ve used to watch any NFL game, especially on Game Pass, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. Here’s what you need to do:

Sign up for ExpressVPN.
Install and launch the VPN on your device(s).

To bypass local FOX/CBS network restrictions: Connect to a US VPN location outside your team’s home market.
To watch any NFL game: Get a US DAZN account, then connect to a VPN server in Canada to access NFL Game Pass.

Start streaming your chosen game.

➡️ See more device instructions below or compare all my VPN picks side by side.

The new NFL season is almost here, and like every year I face the same frustrating issue: local restrictions on FOX and CBS.

To stream any NFL game, I’d normally have to sign up for multiple streaming services, like NFL Sunday Ticket, Peacock, and Prime Video. That would cost over $1,000.00 a year in total!

Luckily, I found a much cheaper solution. Using a virtual private network (VPN), you can change your IP location to a different city, state, or even country, and watch games unavailable in your area.

My favorite, and cheapest, way to watch any NFL game is to connect to a VPN server in Canada and access NFL Game Pass on DAZN Canada.

For $19.99 per month, plus the cost of a VPN, you can watch every NFL game online. This includes TNF, all Sunday games, MNF, and NFL RedZone all on one platform.

If you only want to stream Sunday afternoon games, there’s also the option to change your US IP location and get around local FOX and CBS restrictions on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and NFL+.

🔄 Recent Updates

Made sure my instructions and recommendations are still accurate, and added Surfshark as the best VPN for streaming NFL+ on Android.

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VPNs Tested	59
Total Hours of Testing	30,000+
Combined Years of Experience	50+

Best VPNs for Streaming the NFL

After testing 59 VPNs alongside my team, I recommend you choose one of the VPNs below.

ExpressVPN and NordVPN were the most effective and enjoyable to use, while Windscribe gives you 10GB of free data each month.

The table below compares them side by side for access to NFL Game Pass, beating local blackouts, free trial options, and price:

Read our VPN testing methodology to see each VPN’s performance test ratings.

1. ExpressVPN: Best VPN for the NFL

Ranked #1 out of 59 VPNs for the NFL

ExpressVPN's app for iPhone.

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Overall NFL VPN Rating: 9.8/10

Unblocking DAZN Canada
9.9/10
Bypassing Local Blackouts
9.7/10
Speed
9.7/10
Device Compatibility
9.5/10

To learn more, read our VPN testing methodology.

Always unblocks NFL Game Pass on DAZN Canada
Fast & reliable servers in 50 US states
Works with Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, Paramount+ & more
The most intuitive apps I've used
Fully featured app for Fire TV Stick & Apple TV
3-day free trial on mobile

Smart DNS proxy doesn't cover Canada
Lacks a built-in GPS spoofer

Pricing Plans	$15.99/mo $4.99/mo over 15 months $2.49/mo over 28 months
Servers	13,360
Countries with Servers	113
US Cities	56

Simultaneous Connections	10
Support	24/7 Live Chat
Compatible with	Windows Mac iOS Android Linux Amazon Fire TV Android TV Apple TV Router Chrome

ExpressVPN is the best VPN I’ve used for streaming the NFL, especially on NFL Game Pass, Hulu, and YouTube TV.

I haven’t seen any other VPN that can match ExpressVPN’s exceptional user experience and hassle-free access to region-locked NFL streams.

ExpressVPN’s apps require no tweaking of settings, connect almost instantly, and maintain high speeds throughout long streaming sessions.

ExpressVPN works with DAZN Canada & NFL Game Pass

ExpressVPN works with DAZN Canada & NFL Game Pass.

Excellent at Bypassing NFL Blackouts

No service comes close to matching ExpressVPN’s ability to get around streaming geo-restrictions, especially US sports blackouts.

ExpressVPN worked with every NFL streaming service, especially DAZN Canada through its highly reliable Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver servers.

Its 6,050 US servers that cover 56 different cities were just as effective with platforms like Hulu and YouTube TV.

Changing my US location with ExpressVPN on Hulu + Live TV.

ExpressVPN worked smoothly with Hulu + Live TV on my laptop.

If you’re an NFL+ user on an Android handheld device, just remember to use a GPS spoofing app in combination with ExpressVPN. NFL+ uses GPS tracking on mobile, and simply using a VPN won’t be enough.

Outside of the NFL, I also found that ExpressVPN is remarkably good at bypassing blackouts on MLB.TV.

Great User Experience

One of the main reasons I rate ExpressVPN so highly is because it has the most user-friendly apps and browser extensions.

ExpressVPN’s desktop and mobile apps are not only eye-pleasing, but they’re designed for you to change your IP address quickly, just like its apps for Android TV, Apple TV and Fire TV.

Using one of ExpressVPN's US servers on iPhone.

Using one of ExpressVPN’s US servers on iPhone.

The large Connect button is unmissable and every server I tried connected in under three seconds, unlike many other VPNs I tested.

My only disappointment came with MediaStreamer, ExpressVPN’s Smart DNS proxy, which surprisingly failed to stream NFL+.

As a final tip, consider getting an ExpressVPN 3-day free trial to fully test the service before spending money on it.

2. NordVPN: Good Alternative to ExpressVPN

NordVPN's iOS application.

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Overall NFL VPN Rating: 9.5/10

Unblocking DAZN Canada
9.5/10
Bypassing Local Blackouts
9.5/10
Speed
9.7/10
Device Compatibility
8.9/10

To learn more, read our VPN testing methodology.

Excellent VPN speeds across short & long distances
Unblocks NFL Game Pass on DAZN Canada
Works with most US NFL content platforms
Meshnet tool allows remote access from anywhere

Blocked by NFL+
Less user-friendly than ExpressVPN
No GPS spoofer included
Renewal price jumps after initial term

Pricing Plans	$14.99/mo $5.49/mo over 12 months $3.49/mo over 27 months
Servers	9,000
Countries with Servers	137
US Cities	54

Simultaneous Connections	10
Support	24/7 Live Chat
Compatible with	Windows Mac iOS Android Linux Amazon Fire TV Android TV Apple TV Router Chrome

NordVPN is another favorite of mine, with excellent speeds and geo-unblocking performances. It’s just not quite on the same level as ExpressVPN, though.

The reason why you might want to consider using NordVPN is because of Meshnet, its remote access tool for connecting back home while you’re traveling.

Streaming the NFL on DAZN Canada with NordVPN.

Streamed the NFL on DAZN Canada using NordVPN.

Works with Most NFL Streaming Services

While it’s not quite as effective as ExpressVPN, NordVPN still does a great job of unblocking most major NFL streaming services.

I easily accessed DAZN Canada and sidestepped out-of-market restrictions on Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and NFL on CBS through Paramount+.

Using NordVPN with Hulu.

NordVPN is a good option for streaming Hulu.

The only service that blocked NordVPN was NFL+.

Even without access to NFL+, NordVPN left most other VPNs in the dust thanks to its high speeds and server reliability.

Its speed performance was on par with ExpressVPN, and I had no problem streaming live games with no buffering or blurriness.

Comparing NordVPN and ExpressVPN on speed, NordVPN’s internet speed loss connecting to a nearby state was 4% compared to ExpressVPN’s 2%.

On coast-to-coast connections, NordVPN slowed my internet speed by only 9% versus ExpressVPN’s 10%.

Free Remote Access with Meshnet

Meshnet is a genuinely interesting tool, and it’s something my other top picks simply can’t do.

Think of it as a way to link all your devices into one network, so you can tap into any of them from wherever you are, as if you were sitting in the same room.

Using NordVPN's Meshnet feature.

Getting a residential IP address using Meshnet.

If you’re traveling abroad, Meshnet lets you connect back into your home network and pick up your local content again.

More interestingly, you can have a friend or relative in another state install it on their end, and suddenly their local content is available to you from home.

The trick is simple: when you tunnel through a device in another state, you inherit its local IP address.

Under the hood, Meshnet runs on the same secure NordLynx (WireGuard) protocol as the main app.

Best of all, it doesn’t cost you a cent, even if you never subscribe to NordVPN, and it connects up to 60 devices in total: 10 of your own, plus 50 belonging to friends and family.

3. Surfshark: Best for NFL+ Mobile

Surfshark's VPN app for Android.

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Overall NFL VPN Rating: 9.0/10

Unblocking DAZN Canada
9.0/10
Bypassing Local Blackouts
9.0/10
Speed
9.1/10
Device Compatibility
8.5/10

To learn more, read our VPN testing methodology.

Servers in 19 different US states
GPS spoofing on Android works with NFL+
Unblocks NFL Game Pass, Hulu, YouTube TV & more
Unlimited device connections
7-day free trial on desktop & mobile

Some connection delays on mobile
Slower than ExpressVPN & NordVPN
No Smart DNS proxy
Expensive 1-month plan

Pricing Plans	$16.45/mo $3.39/mo over 15 months $2.49/mo over 27 months
Servers	4,500
Countries with Servers	100
US Cities	24

Simultaneous Connections	Unlimited
Support	24/7 Live Chat
Compatible with	Windows Mac iOS Android Linux Amazon Fire TV Android TV Apple TV Router Chrome

If you watch NFL+ on an Android phone or tablet, get Surfshark. It solves a problem none of my other premium picks can.

I say this because it’s the only one of my premium picks that has an integrated setting that beats the NFL+ GPS checks on Android.

Surfshark also works with every NFL platform I tested, including NFL Game Pass on DAZN Canada. But I found its streaming speeds a touch slower, and its US city coverage is inferior to my picks above.

Surfshark's US VPN server list.

Changing my US location using Surfshark’s mobile app.

Best for Streaming NFL+ on Android

Most VPN review sites seem to overlook this, but changing your IP address often isn’t enough on some streaming apps, including NFL+.

The NFL+ mobile app cross-checks your IP against the GPS data your phone is sending. If there’s a mismatch, your stream will get blocked.

The usual fix is clumsy and I don’t love it: you install a separate “fake GPS” app, run it alongside your VPN, and hope they cooperate.

Surfshark built the feature into its own app instead, and the experience is so much better.

Turn on Override GPS location in the Surfshark app, and it will rewrite your GPS coordinates to match your VPN server’s location. Your IP and GPS will therefore tell the same story.

Setting up Surfshark's 'Override GPS' location setting.

Setting up Surfshark’s Override GPS location setting.

Although setting it up took a few minutes, Override GPS location worked great and I was able to get my Android phone’s GPS data to match any one of Surfshark’s 24 US VPN locations.

Not only did I unlock out-of-market streams on NFL+, but I also managed to bypass NHL blackouts on ESPN.

Annoyingly, this “trick” only works on Android devices as Apple blocks apps from overriding GPS data at the system level.

7-Day Free Trial with No Payment

Another benefit of using Surfshark is its 7-day free trial on desktop and mobile.

You’ll have to register with an email address and payment details, but no money will leave your account until the seven days are up.

To be clear, it’s a real trial, not a money-back guarantee. More than that, if you let your trial upgrade to a paid plan the 30-day refund policy will kick in, giving you up to 37 days of risk-free usage.

4. Windscribe: 100% Free VPN for the NFL

Windscribe's free app for iOS.

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Overall NFL VPN Rating: 7.2/10

Unblocking DAZN Canada
9.3/10
Bypassing Local Blackouts
9.2/10
Speed
8.8/10
Device Compatibility
7.5/10

To learn more, read our VPN testing methodology.

Completely free with no payment details required
Free Canada servers work with DAZN Canada
Works with NFL+ on Android devices
Apps for Fire TV Stick & Android TV
Android app comes with a GPS location spoofer
Unlimited simultaneous connections

Inconsistent speeds & occasional blurriness during live streams
10GB monthly data cap
No Smart DNS proxy
Poor customer support

Servers	10
Countries with Servers	10
US Cities	8
Simultaneous Connections	Unlimited

Support	Email & Online Resources Only
Compatible with	Windows Mac iOS Android Linux Amazon Fire TV Android TV Apple TV Router Chrome

If you’re looking for a free VPN to stream the NFL, including out-of-market games, then Windscribe is the one.

Windscribe’s free US and Canada servers worked with all NFL streaming services, including NFL+ on Android thanks to the VPN’s built-in GPS spoofer.

That being said, Windscribe’s performance isn’t as reliable as ExpressVPN’s or NordVPN’s. The VPN’s speed fluctuations annoyed me after a while, and the 10GB monthly data cap is very restrictive for a heavy streamer like me.

Windscribe's free Canada server works with DAZN Canada & NFL Game Pass

Windscribe’s free Toronto server streams NFL Game Pass on DAZN Canada.

Good Free Option for NFL Streaming

Unlike ExpressVPN and NordVPN, Windscribe offers a completely free tier that doesn’t even ask for payment details upfront.

The initial free data allowance is set at 2GB per month, but you can boost it to 10GB by registering with an active email address.

10GB is at the upper end of what safe free VPNs grant, but I quickly hit the limit after roughly four hours of streaming in HD.

The other pain point that frustrated me was the persistent speed fluctuations. There’s only so much mid-game blurriness and harsh pixelation that I can take.

The service is free after all, and at least it worked with DAZN Canada, YouTube TV, and NFL+.

I even used Windscribe in combination with the Hulu + Live TV free trial to watch a free out-of-market game.

I also connected to a free UK server to stream Channel 5’s free coverage of two Sunday evening games

Free GPS Spoofer on Android

A very cool setting in Windscribe’s free Android app is its built-in GPS spoofing feature.

This is incredibly useful for getting around the device location restrictions on the NFL+ and ESPN+ Android apps.

The vast majority of VPNs (with the exception of Surfshark) don’t offer this, forcing you to download a separate GPS spoofing app.

Having a built-in solution is much more user-friendly, especially if you’re a VPN beginner.

How to Use a VPN with NFL Game Pass

The easiest way to watch every single NFL game is through NFL Game Pass. The problem is that it’s no longer available in the US.

NFL Game Pass is only available on DAZN outside America, and Canada is the only DAZN region to include it in its Standard plan, whereas in other countries it’s a paid extra.

Getting access to NFL Game Pass from the US is easy, though. All I had to do was sign up for DAZN and then use a VPN to change my DAZN region to Canada. The fact that my DAZN account is registered in the US didn’t make a difference.

In the video below you can see how simple it is to stream any game on NFL Game Pass with a VPN:

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I’ve written instructions below to help you access NFL Game Pass on most devices. I assumed that you’ve already subscribed to DAZN.

Each device requires different steps. While it’s easy to use a VPN on a computer or smartphone, it’s trickier on devices like game consoles and Roku.

Further below I’ll also show you how to watch out-of-market games on US streaming services like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.

PC & Mac

To watch every NFL game on desktop, you simply have to log into your DAZN account, connect to a VPN server in Canada, and refresh your browser.

How to Use a VPN with NFL Game Pass on Desktop

Sign up for and install a compatible VPN app: ExpressVPN worked best with DAZN.
Sign up for DAZN USA or log into your existing account.
Launch the VPN app and connect to a VPN location in Canada: NFL Game Pass doesn’t require an extra fee.
Refresh your browser page.
Start streaming: Click Sports at the top left and select NFL Game Pass, NFL RedZone or NFL Network.

iOS & Android

Streaming NFL Game Pass on DAZN Canada is just as easy on your smartphone or tablet.

The DAZN app isn’t locked down to specific app stores (unlike other sports apps), so you won’t have to change your app store region to Canada.

How to Use a VPN with NFL Game Pass on Mobile

Subscribe to one of my recommended VPNs.
Download the DAZN app from your mobile app store.
Sign up or log into your account.
Shut down the DAZN app.
Launch the VPN app and connect to a location in Canada.
Re-open the DAZN app: Every live game will be available from the home screen.

Fire TV, Android TV & Apple TV

I found streaming geo-restricted NFL games on Android TV, Apple TV, and Fire TV surprisingly simple.

As on mobile, you can download the DAZN app without having to create a new app store account from another country.

How to Use a VPN with NFL Game Pass on TV Streaming Devices

Download the DAZN app from the device’s app store.
Subscribe or log into your DAZN account.
Exit the DAZN app and clear the app’s cache from your device’s settings.
Download your VPN app onto your device: My four picks all have dedicated apps.
Launch the VPN app, log in, and connect to a server in Canada.
Open the DAZN app and stream any game you want.

Game Consoles

Consoles like PlayStation and Xbox don’t support VPN software. To get around this, you can either set up a VPN on your router or use a Smart DNS proxy.

Smart DNS routes a portion of your internet traffic through a proxy server in another country. You can configure it in your device’s settings, without the need for an app.

How to Use a Smart DNS Proxy on Game Consoles

Sign up for a Smart DNS service: Control D is the one I’d recommend.
Register your IP address: Control D needs your IP address in order to add it to its allowlist. Log into the Control D website from your phone or computer while connected to the same WiFi network as your streaming device.
Change DNS server location: On Control D’s website, go to Services > Video. Toggle DAZN to on. Select Redirected and choose Canada as the location.
Find your Control D DNS address: Click the account icon at the top right and click My Resolvers. Note down the IPv4 Primary option.
Change your device’s DNS settings: You can usually find this in the Network section of your device’s settings.
Restart your device to clear the location cache.
Open the DAZN app on your device: You’ll now be able to stream any game.

Roku

Roku is the most awkward device on this list. It doesn’t support VPN apps at all, so there’s no app to install and nothing in the Channel Store that will help you.

The two options I’ve listed below are workarounds and they aren’t quick.

Share a VPN Connection from Windows (Recommended)

This turns your PC into a virtual router. It’s the least destructive option, though your computer has to stay on while you watch.

Install ExpressVPN on your Windows PC and sign in.
Open the app’s settings and turn off Lightway Turbo. This step is easy to miss and it’s the reason most people get stuck. Lightway Turbo is on by default, and it routes traffic without creating a visible network adapter, which means Windows has nothing to share.
Under Protocol, select Lightway – UDP, Lightway – TCP, or OpenVPN – TCP. Any of these three will create an adapter named ExpressVPN Tunnel.
Connect to a server in Canada for DAZN, or to the US state whose local broadcast you want.
Go to Settings > Network & internet > Mobile hotspot. Switch it on and note the network name and password.
Press Windows + R, type ncpa.cpl, and hit Enter to open Network Connections.
Right-click ExpressVPN Tunnel, choose Properties, then open the Sharing tab.
Check Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection, then pick your hotspot from the dropdown. It’s usually listed as Local Area Connection followed by a number.
On your Roku, go to Settings > Network > Set up connection > Wireless and join the hotspot.

If the Sharing tab is missing, or the adapter doesn’t appear, go back to step 2. Lightway Turbo is almost always the culprit.

Install the VPN on Your Router

Put the VPN on your router and every device on the network is covered, Roku included.

I’ve written a guide on how to set up a VPN on a compatible router to help you, but you can also buy a VPN router, which is simpler and more flexible.

How to Watch Out-of-Market Games on US Streaming Services

It’s a pain to pay for yet another streaming service if you already have a Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, or Paramount+ subscription.

The good news is that a quality VPN can change your online location to a US city outside your home area. This will give you access to other cities’ local broadcasts on FOX and CBS.

The way to do this is almost identical to the instructions further up. Instead of connecting to a VPN server in Canada, connect to one in the US.

I also created specific guides on how to use a VPN with Hulu and how to change your YouTube TV location.

Using ExpressVPN with Hulu + Live TV.

I enjoyed using ExpressVPN with Hulu + Live TV.

Keep in mind that some mobile apps, like NFL+, also use your device’s GPS coordinates to track your real location.

To unlock out-of-market games, you’ll have to spoof both your GPS and IP location. This only works on Android, not iOS.

You’ll also have to keep switching your VPN’s server location to watch different Sunday afternoon games. Honestly, I much prefer the all-in-one experience of NFL Game Pass.

If you still want to spoof your GPS location on Android, Surfshark and Windscribe both come with a built-in GPS spoofer.

Popular US NFL Streaming Services

I’ve focused most of this guide on using a VPN to watch NFL Game Pass on DAZN Canada because of its clear benefits.

I’m aware that you might be here hoping to stream an out-of-market game through your existing Hulu, NFL+, or YouTube TV subscription.

In the table below, I’ve listed all the popular NFL streaming services in the US and compared them to NFL Game Pass for game coverage, access to RedZone, and price.

Note: By best price I mean the cheapest monthly cost you can get, whether it’s offered on a month-to-month or a yearly basis.

Below I’ve reviewed a selection of these streaming services, highlighting their pros, cons, and how they compare to NFL Game Pass.

1. NFL Sunday Ticket

Pros vs NFL Game Pass (DAZN Canada)	Cons vs NFL Game Pass (DAZN Canada)
Doesn’t require using a VPN	Significantly more expensive
Unlimited DVR (with YouTube TV)	Minimum of 12 non-cancelable payments
Multi-view of up to 4 games	Doesn’t cover TNF or MNF
	NFL RedZone costs extra

SUMMARY: I don’t recommend signing up for NFL Sunday Ticket. NFL Game Pass on DAZN Canada is a lot cheaper, offers monthly subscription plans, and covers all NFL games.

NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV is a very expensive alternative to NFL Game Pass. It doesn’t cover as many games, and RedZone is a paid add-on.

For new customers, you’ll have to dish out almost $100.00 each month to access YouTube TV and Sunday Ticket. This is with the latest discounts, and if you pay annually.

If you want to watch RedZone, you’ll have to shell out another $10.99 per month.

For returning YouTube TV customers, prices are even higher.

For such a steep price, I expected to see better studio analysis of each game but all you get are the free local broadcasts on CBS and FOX. These are the same streams available on DAZN Canada for much cheaper.

There is a slightly more affordable option, which is to get the NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube package (rather than YouTube TV). This costs $20.00 per month but only gives you access to out-of-market Sunday afternoon games.

2. NFL+

Pros vs NFL Game Pass (DAZN Canada)	Cons vs NFL Game Pass (DAZN Canada)
	Live local games only available via phone or tablet
	Requires switching VPN locations to change game
	NFL RedZone only via the Premium tier

SUMMARY: NFL+ has an underwhelming offering compared to NFL Game Pass.

NFL+ is a US-only streaming service by the NFL, but it doesn’t come close to matching the experience offered by NFL Game Pass on DAZN.

The main downside to NFL+ is that it doesn’t show live out-of-market games, unless it’s a preseason match. During the regular season and postseason, you can only watch live local and primetime games.

Also, there’s no way to watch live games on NFL+ on your computer, laptop, or TV since they are limited to your tablet or phone.

Moreover, the NFL+ app uses your handheld device’s physical location (GPS), meaning a VPN will only work on an Android device in combination with a GPS spoofer. There is currently no way to bypass GPS restrictions on iOS.

3. OTT (Hulu, Fubo, Sling TV, etc.)

Pros vs NFL Game Pass (DAZN Canada)	Cons vs NFL Game Pass (DAZN Canada)
Can be used without a VPN	A lot more expensive
Longer free trial periods	No non-televised Sunday games
	NFL RedZone costs extra

SUMMARY: OTT streaming services compare poorly to NFL Game Pass. To stream every game live and access NFL RedZone with less hassle and at a much cheaper price, I suggest choosing DAZN Canada instead.

Watching games on popular over-the-top (OTT) streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV isn’t only expensive but also limits what you can watch.

Hulu and Fubo only give you access to local and national primetime broadcasts on channels like NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, and ESPN. Sling TV even less.

When I connected to a different US VPN location, I was able to stream games unavailable in my city but it wasn’t the all-in-one experience of NFL Game Pass.

These OTT services don’t all carry TNF and MNF games, you won’t get access to non-televised Sunday games, and you’ll have to pay extra to watch RedZone.

4. 7plus & Channel 5 (Free Options)

Pros vs NFL Game Pass (DAZN Canada)	Cons vs NFL Game Pass (DAZN Canada)
Completely free	Limited game coverage
No payment details required	Streams frequently interrupted by ads
	No NFL RedZone

SUMMARY: 7plus and Channel 5 are legitimate free streaming services that show a limited number of games. You can access them by connecting to an Australian or UK VPN server. They don’t cover all games like NFL Game Pass, but it’s a vastly cheaper option to watch a few games each week.

For watching NFL games for free, my favorite two options right now are 7plus in Australia and Channel 5 in the UK.

7plus, Australia’s Channel 7 streaming service, broadcasts the Kickoff game, Thursday Night Football, and two Sunday afternoon games. It offers high-quality commentary although I found the frequent ads annoying.

The UK’s Channel 5 offers free access to two Sunday evening games and the Super Bowl, but the heavy ad usage detracts from the viewing experience.

What Are Out-of-Market NFL Games?

Out-of-market NFL games are Sunday afternoon games that aren’t broadcast by FOX or CBS in your area, because the NFL considers them not of interest to local viewers.

The NFL awards regional FOX or CBS channels the right to show local teams on Sunday afternoons. Therefore, all other games are shown on channels outside your local team’s home market, or on streaming services like NFL Sunday Ticket in the US and NFL Game Pass internationally.

Here is a real-world example using the popular Kansas City Chiefs:

If you’re a Chiefs fan living in Kansas City, your local FOX or CBS channel will almost always broadcast your team’s Sunday afternoon game. This is considered an “in-market” game for you.

However, if you’re a Chiefs fan living in Los Angeles, on Sunday afternoon you won’t be able to watch your team unless they’re playing the LA Rams or Chargers. Why? Because local broadcasts only show the LA teams.

So, Chiefs games on a Sunday afternoon will almost always be considered “out-of-market” since they won’t be shown on local TV channels.

How We Test VPNs for NFL Streaming

At Top10VPN we regularly test 59 VPNs with NFL streaming services and select the best-performing ones based on how well they meet the performance criteria below.

These are the key test areas we focus on to select the most effective VPNs for streaming the NFL:

Unblocks NFL Game Pass on DAZN Canada.
Bypasses geo-blocks of other NFL streaming services, such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and NFL+.
Fast download speeds to stream live games in HD with no buffering or interruptions.
Intuitive apps & extensive device compatibility to easily bypass geo-blocks on a wide range of devices, including those that don’t support VPN software.

In addition to the above, we also consider the factors below:

Free-to-use, either through a 100% free subscription, a risk-free trial, or a money-back guarantee.
Helpful customer support team to aid with VPN setup or to find a compatible VPN server for the NFL.

Data Cap Penalty

Free VPNs often have a monthly data limit, which makes them less useful for regular use. To better reflect this limitation, we’ll reduce a VPN’s rating based on how restrictive its bandwidth cap is.

Below are the percentage reductions we apply:

Unlimited bandwidth: No deduction to the overall rating
10GB per month: -20% to the overall rating
500MB per day: -25% to the overall rating
5GB per month: -30% to the overall rating
1GB per month: -35% to the overall rating
200MB per day: -40% to the overall rating
500MB per month: -50% to the overall rating

VPNs That Didn't Make the Cut

To choose the best VPNs for streaming the NFL, I tested 59 services alongside my team.

From these tests, only ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Surfshark, and Windscribe met our testing criteria.

CyberGhost failing to access DAZN Canada.

Many top-rated VPNs, including CyberGhost, failed to unblock DAZN Canada.

Below is a list of popular VPNs that didn’t make my recommendations list:

VPN Service	Reason for Exclusion
CyberGhost	Doesn’t work with DAZN Canada No router app Slower than ExpressVPN & NordVPN
IPVanish	Doesn’t work with NFL+ or DAZN Canada No router app No Smart DNS & no browser extensions Less user-friendly desktop app design
Proton VPN (Free)	Doesn’t work with DAZN Canada, NFL+ or YouTube TV Doesn’t let you pick a server location No router app No Smart DNS feature No live chat support
Private Internet Access (PIA)	Doesn’t work with DAZN Canada No router app Smart DNS doesn’t work with NFL streaming platforms

FAQs

Can I Watch Out-of-Market NFL Games for Free?

Yes, you can stream out-of-market NFL games for free by using a free VPN, like Windscribe, in combination with a streaming service’s free trial (if they offer one).

You can also watch some games for free on Channel 5 in the UK and 7plus in Australia.

Is It Legal to Stream NFL Games with a VPN?

Yes, it’s completely legal to use a VPN to bypass the NFL’s regional broadcast restrictions.

However, every streaming service will try to detect and block VPNs, since it interferes with the streaming rights the NFL has agreed with TV broadcasters.

Some streaming services state in their Terms of Service that they may terminate users caught streaming with a VPN. However, we’ve never experienced this, despite using VPNs with streaming sites since 2016.

How Do NFL Streaming Services Enforce Geo-Blocks?

When you watch the NFL via a streaming website or app, your location is determined by your IP address.

This is the unique address assigned to your device by your internet service provider (ISP) or mobile carrier.

The NFL+ mobile and tablet app checks both your IP address and your device’s GPS coordinates, as an additional verification method.

That’s why using a VPN (sometimes alongside a GPS spoofer on Android devices), by assigning your device a different IP address location, allows you to bypass these geo-restrictions.

Can I Watch the Super Bowl with a VPN?

Yes, you can stream the Super Bowl using a VPN, just like you would to stream all other NFL games.

In the US, the Super Bowl will be shown on ESPN and ABC, and ExpressVPN is the VPN I’d recommend you use for both.

You can also stream the Super Bowl for free on Channel 5 in the UK.